Prefixes, affixes, roots, and word parts are the focus of a lesson designed to boost scholars' speed and accuracy. Peers work collaboratively to time one another while reading word cards. Answers, scores, and times are recorded to track levels of fluency and progression toward proficiency.

Concepts

word parts, syllables, reading fluency, accuracy, prefixes, affixes, roots, reading

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Allow early finishers to practice reading cards when time allows
• Laminate cards to reuse the rest of the school year and beyond
• Revisit the lessons to maintain accuracy and speed

Classroom Considerations

• The duration may differ depending on how frequently and consistently you choose to conduct the practice

Pros

• Extensions and adaptations are included 
• Cards are well formatted with a large, easy-to-read font
• The lesson is written in detail 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.4.3.a RF.5.3.a